
A Light in the Flame
The only one who can save Sera now is the one she spent her life planning to kill.
The truth about Sera’s plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm.
Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together, the last thing they need is the undeniable, scorching passion that continues to ignite between them. Sera cannot afford to fall for the tortured Primal, not when a life no longer bound to a destiny she never wanted is more attainable than ever. But memories of their shared pleasure and unrivaled desire are a siren’s call impossible to resist.
And as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be more than a Consort in name only, the danger surrounding them intensifies. The attacks on the Shadowlands are increasing, and when Kolis summons them to Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. The Primal power of Life is growing inside her, pushing her closer to the end of her Culling. And without Nyktos’s love—an emotion he’s incapable of feeling—she won’t survive her Ascension. That is if she even makes it to her Ascension and Kolis doesn’t get to her first. Because time is running out. For both her and the realms.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~640
- Ending
- Cliffy
Cliffy means it ends on a cliffhanger, mid-story.
Cliffhanger, but Book 3 is already out.
How spicy is A Light in the Flame?
A Light in the Flame is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Cliffhanger
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A Light in the Flame: quick answers
How spicy is A Light in the Flame?
A Light in the Flame is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).
Is A Light in the Flame a standalone?
No. A Light in the Flame is book 2 of 4 in Flesh and Fire. Start with A Shadow in the Ember. The series is complete.
What tropes are in A Light in the Flame?
A Light in the Flame features gods & mythology, enemies to lovers, badass heroine, royalty. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a cliffhanger.
Does A Light in the Flame have content warnings?
Our notes for A Light in the Flame include: graphic violence, murder. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after A Light in the Flame?
If you loved A Light in the Flame, try The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen, A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen, Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon. They share its gods & mythology and enemies to lovers energy at a similar spice level.
















